Picture Perfect Essence

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Picture Perfect Essence • Central IL wedding & lifestyle photographer 📸
• Based in Sullivan | Traveling throughout the Midwest 🌿
• Now booking 2027 weddings 🤎

I’ve been thinking about offering something a little different for Christmas sessions this year❤️Along with my tree farm...
10/08/2026

I’ve been thinking about offering something a little different for Christmas sessions this year❤️

Along with my tree farm minis, I’m also going to be offering in home Christmas sessions!!

I’ll come to your home and we can do whatever feels like you guys!! Decorate the tree, bake cookies, make hot chocolate, hang out in your Christmas pajamas, open presents, milk bath for your little one(can’t forget the cookies), or just spend some time together.🥹

I really love the idea of capturing Christmas at home and all the little things you’ll want to remember.

These will be $200 and you can make the session whatever you want it to be!!

$50 is due when booking

If this is something you’d be interested in, message me:)

A few little details from the sweetest day💍
09/15/2026

A few little details from the sweetest day💍

A little glimpse into forever🤍
09/14/2026

A little glimpse into forever🤍

The sweetest mommy & son duo🥹☀️Thank you so much, Alexis, for trusting me to continue capturing the beautiful bond betwe...
09/08/2026

The sweetest mommy & son duo🥹☀️
Thank you so much, Alexis, for trusting me to continue capturing the beautiful bond between you and your little boy. It truly means so much to me

09/05/2026

September is officially FULL!!

I’m officially booking into October and beyond, so if you’ve been thinking about booking a session, now is the time to get on my calendar!!

If you’re wanting those beautiful fall colors and changing trees, I would recommend looking at late October through November. The exact timing of the leaves is always a little unpredictable, but that’s generally when I’d aim for those gorgeous fall vibes:)

A little update for this year: I will not be offering fall minis, but I am still planning on bringing back my Christmas minis at Overton Tree Farm!! I’ll share more details about those as we get closer😊

Thank you SO much to everyone who has booked with me and continues to support my little photography business. It seriously means more than you know🤍

I’ve been thinking a lot about something that’s been talked about quite a bit in the photography world lately AI, sharin...
09/05/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about something that’s been talked about quite a bit in the photography world lately AI, sharing children’s photos online, and where we draw the line as photographers.

I know this is a really personal decision, and I completely understand why some photographers and parents have decided to stop sharing photos of children publicly. I don’t think there’s one right answer for everyone.

For me personally, I’m choosing to continue sharing the beautiful moments I’m trusted to capture.

A huge part of my business is being able to show people the kind of work I create. When you’re looking for a photographer, you want to see actual families, actual sessions, and actual moments-not just a bunch of pretty pictures with no story behind them. That’s how people find me, and that’s how I’ve built my business.

But that will never come before my clients comfort.

If you book with me and you don’t want your child’s photos posted, please tell me. You don’t owe me an explanation whatsoever. I will never be offended, and I will never try to change your mind.

Maybe you’re okay with me sharing certain photos but would rather I avoid showing your child’s face. That’s completely okay too. We can figure out what you’re comfortable with.

And if I’ve photographed your family before and you’ve changed your mind about something I’ve previously shared, please reach out. I would much rather you tell me than sit with that discomfort.

I know AI has changed the way we have to think about sharing our work, especially when children are involved. I don’t take those concerns lightly. But I also don’t want fear surrounding new technology to take away from something I genuinely love doing, documenting childhood and family memories exactly as they are.

I’m not going to pretend I have the perfect answer for something that is constantly changing. I can only make the decision that feels right for me, my business, and the families who trust me with their memories.

Thank you for continuing to support my photography journey🫶

A real life princess, inside and out🥹
08/06/2026

A real life princess, inside and out🥹

I say it all the time, but getting to photograph people I grew up with will never not be special to me. Ryan was one of ...
08/03/2026

I say it all the time, but getting to photograph people I grew up with will never not be special to me.

Ryan was one of my first friends when I moved to Sullivan in 3rd grade, and now he’s built such a beautiful life with his person🥹

Life is so crazy in the best way!!

This session meant more to me than they probably even realize🤍

Happy Anniversary Shyanne and Ryan!!

I’m opening up August for lakeside + wildflower sessions🌿🌸So many good time slots available, both morning and evening, d...
07/29/2026

I’m opening up August for lakeside + wildflower sessions🌿🌸

So many good time slots available, both morning and evening, during the week and weekends!
Located in Sullivan, IL📍
$150 — message me to claim your spot✨

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